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Foreclosures Spur Changes in Housing Plans

Over the last two years, the housing crisis has gripped one community after another. As a result, once-thriving neighborhoods are now half-empty, and abandoned properties litter streets in nearly every town. It has forced cities like Columbia, Missou...

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Creating Time the Virtual Way

Creating Time the Virtual Way by: Danielle Keister Virtual Assistants are taking on those time-consuming administrative chores and special projects, and giving business owners more breathing room to grow, succeed and fall in love with their busi...

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Orthodox Jew Next Oil Baron?

Orthodox Jew Next Oil Baron? by: Howard Bloomberg H. Sam Hyams, a Toronto businessman and Orthodox Jew, is on his way to becoming a major player in the world oil markets with his company Strat Petroleum, Ltd. A well respected businessman in Cana...

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How Managers Can Help Retain Their Best Employees

How Managers Can Help Retain Their Best Employees by: Susan Cullen A major problem for employers today is attracting the best talent, and then retaining key employees. Research shows that the key ingredient for retention lies within the managerâ...

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The Steps from Product Idea to Product Success

The Steps from Product Idea to Product Success by: Matthew Yubas Michelangelo once said that his statue of David was embedded in the block of marble and he merely chipped away the edges to reveal it. Is your product idea inside your mind just wa...

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Seven Key Tax Deductions for the Self Employed

Seven Key Tax Deductions for the Self Employed by: Daniel Lamaute As a sole proprietor, its wise to familiarize yourself with the some key deductions that may reduce your tax bill for 2004. Small-business consultants generally recommend that you...

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What Do You Really Want ?

What Do You Really Want ? by: Lorraine Pirihi Being a coach is such a rewarding profession. The enormous impact you have on other people's lives always astounds me. Let me share with you John's story… John is a partner in a financial...

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Building A Stellar Business One Employee At A Time

Building A Stellar Business One Employee At A Time by: John BeatonTop businesses that continually lead their industry clearly understand a simple fact: People are their most vital assets. Every employee plays a key role in the company. In today&...

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New Book Demystifies How To Protect and Grow Wealth With Ease

New Book Demystifies How To Protect and Grow Wealth With Ease by: Scott FrushAsk investors what their primary financial concern is and most will respond with how to protect and grow their wealth properly. There is an easy solution; the answers a...

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Buying New Construction...How Do I Begin?

Buying New Construction...How Do I Begin? by: Sheldon SalnickThe prospect of shopping for a new construction residence can be quite daunting, but the rewards of owning a brand new home out-weight the disadvantages if you know the potential pitfa...

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